Return to the Forest, to Bees... Return to Balance

Somewhere along the way, we became afraid.

The forest at Onthe9 Wolfe Bay

Afraid of the forest.

Afraid of the unknown.

Afraid of the sting, the bite, the silence.

This fear—subtle or strong—has kept many of us from stepping into the places where balance is born. And yet, as Buddha reminded us, peace lies in the middle way—not in extremes of avoidance or control, but in harmony with what is.

The very word panic traces back to the forest. It comes from the Greek god Pan, whose presence could spark sudden fear in those who entered his domain. Over time, our stories—through movies, myths, and warnings—have taught us to stay out of the woods. We’ve built walls, both real and imagined, between us and the wild.

Even the humble bee, a teacher and pollinator, has become a symbol of anxiety. Many of us were stung as children, and we carry that memory, forgetting their sacred role in the cycles of life. But to fear the bee is to misunderstand it. Like the forest, the bee calls us not to recoil, but to reconnect.

At Ketchum House, we are choosing to return.

Our resident Bee Keeper, Chris

During our 4-day camp, we will offer immersive programs that bring participants back into connection—with the forest, with the bees, and with the natural rhythms that support life.

This is more than environmental awareness—it’s a spiritual return.The trees and the bees are not just essential to our material existence. They are guides, reflections, and messengers of a deeper harmony that we have forgotten.

We invite you to walk the middle way with us.

To face fear with presence.

To rediscover the wisdom of the woods.

And to remember the sacred role of the bee—not as a threat, but as a partner in the great unfolding of life.

Come back to the forest.

Come back to yourself.

Ketchum is ready to receive you.